PANews reported on May 17th, citing the Daily Mail, that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed to close friends his intention to resign and has developed an orderly timetable for his departure. Late yesterday afternoon, a cabinet member stated, "Starmer understands the political reality." "He realizes the current chaos cannot continue. He simply wants to finish this in a dignified manner, in the way he chooses. He will develop a timetable." Another cabinet source revealed that it is unclear exactly when this announcement will be made. Some of Starmer's senior allies have been urging him to postpone any announcements until the first polls and vote counts from the Mecklenburg by-election are available.